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RecCloud Launches Video Recreation Feature to Help E-commerce Sellers Create Promotional Videos More Efficiently

HONG KONG, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RecCloud has introduced Marketing Video Recreation, a new AI-powered feature available on its mobile app that helps e-commerce sellers and marketers create promotional videos more efficiently. By using an existing video as a reference, users can quickly create new marketing content with their own products, visuals, and creative ideas without starting from scratch. For many businesses, creating promotional videos is an ongoing task. New product launche

39/2026・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

Schindellegi, Switzerland - 6 July 2026 Trifork Group AG Company announcement no. 39/2026 Weekly report on share buyback On 27 February 2026, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 March 2026 up to and including no later than 31 December 2026. For details, please see company

CBAK Energy Previews Next-Generation High-Rate LFP Cells for AI Data Center Backup Power

New 26650HP V2.0 and 26650PFS2 V2.0 cells are designed to support rack-level BBU applications and UPS scenarios requiring sustained high-rate power DALIAN, China, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBAK Energy Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CBAT) ("CBAK Energy” or the "Company"), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today previewed its next-generation high-rate lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cylindrical cells for AI data center battery backup unit

70% of People in Singapore Turn to Screens to Escape Daily Pressures, New Study Finds

StarHub launches The Power of Pause to help people build healthier relationships with their digital devices SINGAPORE, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For many people in Singapore, screens have become a source of comfort, connection and escape. A national study by StarHub and YouGov1 found that seven in ten people in Singapore use screens to cope with everyday pressures, while more than 80% reported feeling mentally drained by prolonged screen time.2 In response, StarHub today launched The Power of

Traveloka Launches 7.7 Epic Sale in Thailand: Up to 7,777 THB Off Flights and Up to 50% Off Hotels and Travel Activities

BANGKOK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka, Southeast Asia's all-in-one travel tech platform, today launched its 7.7 Epic Sale, a region-wide campaign running 6 to 10 July 2026. The annual double-date sale offers travellers discounts across flights, hotels and activities, with the biggest savings landing in a 27-hour peak window from 9 PM on 6 July to 11:59 PM on 7 July. In Thailand, the sale features up to 7,777 THB off flights, up to 50% off hotels and activities, and coupons of up to 1,0

Beyond Bilateral Rivalry: Experts Reassess the Role of China-U.S. Relations in Global Stability

BEIJING, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As geopolitical tensions deepen and regional conflicts multiply, scholars and policy experts gathered at the 14th World Peace Forum in Beijing to examine a central question: Can stability between China and the United States still anchor an increasingly fragmented international order? A panel, "China-U.S. Relations and International Stability" brought together scholars from China, the United States, and international institutions for a discussion chaired by D

Pradera poses fresh test as Avaricio targets back-to-back wins

MANILA, Philippines — Chanelle Avaricio returns to action brimming with confidence after a dramatic comeback victory in Baguio, but the multi-title campaigner knows the challenge awaiting at Pradera Verde will be an entirely different test. With the demanding Pinewoods layout giving way to a longer course that rewards power as much as precision, Avaricio expects another fierce battle as she chases a second straight victory in the ICTSI Pradera Verde Championship beginning Tuesday at the Ar

Himax Technologies, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

TAINAN, Taiwan, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) ("Himax” or the "Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors and analysts on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time and 8:00 p.m. Taiwan Time to discuss the Company's second quarter 2026 financial results. HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SECOND QUARTER 2026 EARN

Fuel prices rise again with diesel, kerosene hikes on July 7

The DOE says Dubai crude has fallen to pre-war levels, but local pump prices remain tied to still-elevated regional fuel benchmarks

SEC and GCash lending arm Fuse to roll out nationwide campaign to promote safe, responsible digital borrowing

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with Fuse Financing, Inc., the lending arm of GCash, to launch a nationwide financial literacy campaign that empowers Filipinos to borrow responsibly, recognize unlicensed lenders, and protect themselves from predatory lending and financial distress. The campaign features SEC-approved educational videos designed to promote responsible borrowing, help consumers […]

BFAR earns highest CoA audit rating for 4th straight year

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has secured the Commission on Audit’s (CoA) Unmodified Audit Opinion, the highest audit rating, for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to fiscal integrity and clean governance. The distinction covers the Bureau’s Consolidated Annual Audit Report, including financial operations of its Central Office and all 16 […]

Super Typhoon Bavi likely to enter PAR as early as Tuesday

Super Typhoon Bavi (international name) may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the coming days and enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to parts of the country, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. “If the super typhoon’s movement and direction do not change,” Aldczar D. Aurelio, weather […]

[Ask the Tax Whiz] Guidelines on BIR’s Micro Taxpayer Relief Program

The One-Time Tax Abatement Program is a special initiative introduced by the BIR to allow eligible micro taxpayers to settle certain unpaid tax obligations

Japan-linked vessels exit Strait of Hormuz after months stranded in Gulf - reports

Eight Japanese ships depart Hormuz via passage near Iran

LIST: Banks, e-wallets that made transfers free or cheaper

More banks and e-wallets are expected to lower their InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees in response to the latest push by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Work where you live with a condo for sale in Quezon City

Quezon City has neighborhoods perfect for different work styles.

CBC bundles credit, insurance to ease car ownership costs

The bundle slashes the steep upfront cash outlays that usually stall Filipino car buyers.

ISM services PMI ahead; OPEC+ lifts output target - what’s moving markets

Celebrating Independence Day: Freedom to Enjoy Every Summer Moment With VARON Oxygen Concentrator Solutions

NEW YORK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a season defined by freedom, family gatherings, and summer living- VARON introduces its seasonal awareness campaign highlighting how modern respiratory support solutions can help individuals maintain comfort, mobility, and independence throughout the warmer months. Independence Day is widely recognized as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ability to live independently. Beyond its historical mea

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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as England face Azteca test

LOS ANGELES, United States — The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin Balogun ahead of the host nation's clash with Belgium, in a bombshell move welcomed by President Donald Trump but slammed as "astonishing" by Belgian officials. The extraordinary FIFA ruling means that Balogun is now free to play for the World Cup co-hosts on Monday when they face Belgium in Seattle with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The

Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense

TOKYO — A Japanese space probe performed a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid on Sunday, in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks. The fridge-sized Hayabusa2 was due to fly within 800 metres (0.5 miles) of asteroid Torifune, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) scientists said earlier, a trial run to see whether such a probe could deflect a potentially dangerous space rock away from Earth. The mission comes after NASA deliberately smashed a spac